Ocean Freight Route
KobeBaltimore
JPUKBUSBAL
Distance
6,030 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
JP
Origin Port
Kobe
Infrastructure Highlights
- Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
- Extensive on-dock rail and road connections to the Kansai hinterland
- Dedicated ro-ro and automobile handling berths
- Seismic-resistant quay structures and artificial island facilities
Key Exports
Automobiles and automotive partsMachinery and industrial equipmentSteel and metal productsElectronics and electrical componentsChemicals and specialty materials
Export Compliance
Shipments must comply with Japanese export control laws, including sensitive technology regulations.
US
Destination Port
Baltimore
Infrastructure Highlights
- Several deep-water berths capable of accommodating Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
- Dedicated Ro-Ro and auto terminals with high-throughput ramps and storage yards
- Integrated rail connections to Class I railroads for inland intermodal distribution
- Upgraded container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and automated yard equipment
Key Imports
Automobiles and trucksContainerized consumer goodsSteel and metal productsProject cargo and heavy machineryBulk commodities and raw materials
Import Regulations
All imported goods falls under U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, including security filing and admissibility checks.